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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Professional management team
  • Modern conveniences
  • Gated community
  • Covered parking
  • Senior community
  • Private outdoor space

Location

18410 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053, USA
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Leasing office

(602) 993-1211

Property Overview

Sand Dollar Apartments is highly rated with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its excellent balance of price and value at 9 out of 10. The property offers an impressive array of amenities, including modern conveniences and private outdoor spaces, all within a gated community. Additionally, its location is outstanding, providing easy access to top-rated schools and pet-friendly services, ensuring a desirable living experience for residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Sand Dollar Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sand Dollar Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

A11 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,051 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Sand Dollar Discover affordable senior living reimagined at Sand Dollar, a vibrant 55+ community in North Phoenix. With just 70 spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, you’ll enjoy a close-knit environment and personalized service from our professional management team. Each home offers modern conveniences like built-in microwaves and enclosed patios or balconies, creating a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Call today to check availability and tour your new home! Community Amenities: • Covered parking for added convenience • Gated community for peace of mind • Relaxing spa and refreshing swimming pool Apartment Features: • Built-in microwaves and ceiling fans • Enclosed patios/balconies for private outdoor space • Washer/dryer hookups in two-bedroom floor plans Come experience the Sand Dollar lifestyle—your affordable and serene retreat awaits!

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Amenities for Sand Dollar Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCeiling Fan
Patio

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units70
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About Sand Dollar Apartments

HomeApartments in Phoenix Sand Dollar Apartments

Welcome to Sand Dollar Discover affordable senior living reimagined at Sand Dollar, a vibrant 55+ community in North Phoenix. With just 70 spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, you’ll enjoy a close-knit environment and personalized service from our professional management team. Each home offers modern conveniences like built-in microwaves and enclosed patios or balconies, creating a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Call today to check availability and tour your new home! Community Amenities: • Covered parking for added convenience • Gated community for peace of mind • Relaxing spa and refreshing swimming pool Apartment Features: • Built-in microwaves and ceiling fans • Enclosed patios/balconies for private outdoor space • Washer/dryer hookups in two-bedroom floor plans Come experience the Sand Dollar lifestyle—your affordable and serene retreat awaits!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Sand Dollar Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sand Dollar Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Sand Dollar Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Sand Dollar Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Sand Dollar Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Sand Dollar Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sand Dollar Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Sand Dollar Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Sand Dollar Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Sand Dollar Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Phoenix

1-bedroom apartments at Sand Dollar Apartments cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Phoenix.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Phoenix
A table of studio rental data trends in Phoenix
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,197
December 2023$1,206
January 2024$1,207
February 2024$1,056
March 2024$1,057
April 2024$1,084
May 2024$1,109
June 2024$1,093
July 2024$1,100
August 2024$1,104
September 2024$1,095
October 2024$1,065
November 2024$1,051
December 2024$1,049
January 2025$1,070
February 2025$1,072
March 2025$1,038
April 2025$1,000
May 2025$1,000
June 2025$999
July 2025$995
August 2025$995
September 2025$995
October 2025$989

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,040/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,040 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,051.
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Schools near Sand Dollar Apartments

Sunrise Elementary School

17624 n 31st ave

phoenix, AZ, 85053

PK, K-6Public
B+

Aspire, Deer Valley's Online Academy

20402 n 15th ave

phoenix, AZ, 85027

K-12Public
A-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Phoenix near 18410 N 27th Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 18410 N 27th Ave, Phoenix

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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